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Rush Fest Hits Home Stretch

Day 3 and 4 have come and gone at Rush Fest in Denver. There have been some very good games played and it is clear that the talent level at this years event is the best of any event so far!

Wednesday's highlight was easliy attending the MLS game between the Colorado Rapids and the New England Revolution. Over 1000 players, parents, coaches and Rush supporters packed Dick's Sporting Goods Park and sang Rush chants for 2 hours! The Rapids supporters tried to keep up but couldnt match the intensity that 1000 12 year olds can achieve! It will not be a night soon forgotten by those who were in attendance.

Thursday saw teams play their third game of the week and get in their final training and classroom sessions. Rush Sports Psychologist Lee Hancock led the players through the classroom sessions and discussed the importance of the 5 C's. In the evening, players gathered for a social event/gift exchange where they traded trinkets and gifts from their home states while a local DJ kept the mood light and feets dancing! The years spirit award went out tonight and after a dissapointing loss in 2012 when Rush Fest was in their home state, the Virginia Rush (you know!) captured this years title and will head back to Virginia Beach as Spirit Champs!

Friday marks the end of the 2013 Fest. Final games will be played and teams will head home. It's been a great week so far and Rush would like to thank all of the players, parents, coaches, chaperones and staff that have made this terrific event possible!